Pet-friendly hotels in North Island

Located in Turangi, Turangi Bridge Motel is on the riverwalk, within a 5-minute drive of Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre and Tongariro National Trout Centre. This motel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from River Vineyard and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Lake Taupō.

With a stay at Grandeur Thermal Spa Resort in Taupō (Tauhara), you'll be steps from Spa Thermal Park and 9 minutes by foot from A.C. Baths. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Golf Club Taupō and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Waikato River.

Set in Taumarunui, Central Park Motor Inn has a restaurant, bar, spa and wellness centre, and free WiFi. The property features a seasonal outdoor pool, fitness centre, sauna and garden.

At the hotel, the rooms are fitted with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. All rooms are equipped with a kettle and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, while some rooms come with a kitchen equipped with an oven. At Central Park Motor Inn each room comes with bed linen and towels.

Taupo Airport is 108 km away.

When you stay at Ruapehu Mountain Motel & Lodge in Ohakune, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 5-minute drive of Big Carrot and Ohakune Old Coach Road. This family-friendly hotel is 10.2 mi (16.5 km) from Turoa Ski Area.

With a stay at Six on Union, you'll be centrally located in Rotorua, within a 10-minute drive of Skyline Rotorua and Rotorua Central Mall. This motel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Waimangu Cauldron and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Lakes Performing Arts Centre.

With a stay at ASURE Fairley Motor Lodge in Napier (Westshore), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Ahuriri Estuary and Pandora Pond. This beach motel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from National Tobacco Company Building and 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from McLean Park.

A stay at Swiss-Belhotel Napier places you in the heart of Napier, within a 5-minute walk of Marine Parade and Napier Beach. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Opossum World and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Municipal Theatre.

With a stay at Lakes Lodge Okataina in Lake Okataina, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Rotoiti and Hell's Gate and Wai Ora Spa. This beach lodge is 19.2 mi (30.9 km) from Polynesian Spa and 22 mi (35.5 km) from Skyline Rotorua.

With a stay at Thornton Lodge Motel in Waipukurau, you'll be 28.6 mi (46.1 km) from Kirakau Beach and 31.8 mi (51.2 km) from Porangahau Beach. This motel is within the region of Splash Planet and Ocean Beach.

In the heart of Cambridge, Podium Lodge is within a 5-minute drive of Grassroots Trust Velodrome and Cambridge Farmers' Market. This spa motel is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Cambridge Raceway and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Cambridge Museum.

Located in Tauranga (Judea), Summit Motor Lodge is within a 5-minute drive of Huria Marae and Fernland Spa. This motel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Memorial Park and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Tenpin Tauranga.

Set in Tauranga, 11 km from ASB Baypark Stadium, Arty Apartments offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. It is located 11 km from ASB Baypark Arena and provides private check-in and check-out. The aparthotel features family rooms.

Dining options are available close to the aparthotel.

Tauranga Airport is 6 km away.

Tourist Court Motel offers refurbished studios and apartments, each with cooking facilities and 50+ satellite channels. There is a shaded outdoor area with BBQ, plus a spa pool.

All units have an LCD TV with USB/HDMI connection, hairdryer, fan, heater and electric blankets. Each has either a fully equipped kitchen or a kitchenette with microwave and refrigerator. Each room also has a separate bathroom with shower, toilet and vanity.

Free WiFi and guest laundry facilities are available. Luggage storage is available and free car parking is provided.

Tourist Court Motel Whakatane is only 2 km from Whakatane city centre and a 15-minute drive from Whakatane Airport. It is 3km to the departure point for tour boats to White Island.

Gateway Motor Inn offers well-appointed rooms with flat-screen TVs and free parking. A 10-minute walk from Mount Maunganui Golf Course, it has barbecue facilities in the garden.

Featuring neutral shades, rooms have a fridge, microwave oven and dining area. Select rooms boast a kitchenette and a spa bath. Free WiFi access is available.

A 6-minute drive from Tauranga Airport, Gateway Motor Inn is a 30-minute drive from Historic Maketu and Paengaroa. It is an hour’s drive from Waihi Beach.

Added conveniences include laundry facilities and daily newspapers.

With a stay at Aquarius Motel in Ohope, you'll be next to a golf course – a 3-minute walk from Ohope Beach and a 3-minute drive from Maraetotara Reserve. This beach motel is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Ohope International Golf Club and 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Otarawairere Bay.

Located in Hawera, Kiwi Court Motel is within a 5-minute drive of King Edward Park and KD's Elvis Presley Museum. This motel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Hawera Water Tower and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Hawera Golf Course.

Located just 5 minutes' walk from off Palmerston North’s restaurants and pubs, Big Five Motel offers modern studios and apartments featuring HD LCD TVs and animal themed décor.

All air-conditioned accommodation includes a kitchen or kitchenette and a private en suite bathroom with a shower.

Guest facilities include a fully equipped laundry and free off-street parking with 24-hour camera surveillance. You can enjoy an outdoor meal in the BBQ area, or just relax on the sunny terrace.

Palmerston North Big Five Motel is just 6 minutes' drive from Massey University. It is 9 minutes' drive from Awapuni Racecourse. There is a bus stop directly outside the motel.

With a stay at Auto Lodge Motor Inn in New Plymouth (Strandon), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Coastal Walkway and Puke Ariki. This motel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Pukekura Park and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Saint Mary's Church.

A stay at Plymouth International places you in the heart of New Plymouth, within a 15-minute walk of East End Reserve and Te Henui Walkway. This spa hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Fitzroy Beach and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Huatoki Walkway.

With a stay at Nice Hotel in New Plymouth (New Plymouth CBD), you'll be steps from Saint Mary's Church and Taranaki Cathedral. This luxury lodge is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from TSB Showplace and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from New Plymouth Observatory.